The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal James W. Stull (ASN: 15331269), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Normandy, France, on 14 July 1944. During the operation against ****, Corporal Stull was gunner in a mortar section of his company, then supporting the attack of Company L. A heavy concentration of enemy mortar and artillery fire upon his section’s position made the firing of its mortar extremely hazardous. Realizing that mortar fire from his section was necessary for the continued support of the attack, Corporal Stull, voluntarily and without awaiting orders, left his foxhole and alone manned the mortar, an operation normally requiring the work of three men. When a withdrawal became necessary for the attacking unit, Corporal Stull continued to fire his mortar despite intense enemy fire, enabling the unit to withdraw successfully, reorganize and complete its mission. The gallantry in action of Corporal Stull, his tenacity of purpose and devotion to duty, reflect high credit upon the military service.